Coffee Addicts Thread

[Jeff W]

Eh, got [censored] reviews for durability at Amazon. I'd rather just use a french press if I needed to make bulk coffee (as opposed to single servings).

[Aloysius]

Current setup:



I switched to the stainless steel Bodum after breaking my 2nd glass french press (both were Bodums). I'm not a huge coffee guy by any means, but the flavor yielded from a french press is so far superior to any machine I've used, it's worth the extra time to boil water etc etc. (I'm also at 2 slightly heaping tablespoons, or one coffee scoop, to about 8 ounces water).



Thanks for the grinder reviews, Jeff. The Capresso seems to be a favorite for the cheaper burrs so I picked one up and am really liking it so far. Can't speak to its grind for espresso.



I'm currently drinking their Kenya Chema Auction Lot brew, really good, citrus top notes, deep flavor with noticeable chocolate hints.

-Al

[Rick Nebiolo]

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Eh, got [censored] reviews for durability at Amazon. I'd rather just use a french press if I needed to make bulk coffee (as opposed to single servings).

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Thanks. That's is out given my disdain for things that break.

It seems going to a French press means you need an even coarse grind and will need to commit to a burr grinder at $200 plus for a decent model. But if you often buy cups of coffee in a typical shop you can make up $200 or so fast.

In the meantime I might try something that uses fine grinds like the mokapot That way I can stick with my cheap blade grinder for the time being while trying something new.

~ Rick

[luegofuego]

any of yall tried the nespresso thingy? im very happy with mine, mainly since i would never imagine bringing myself to standing in fron of the machine for 10 minutes just to get a small shot of espresso.

[Jeff W]

Rick, how much coffee are you making at a time?

If you only drink a cup or so at a time, the Aeropress is great and it works fine with crappy grinds (i.e. blade grinder). It is a lot less hassle and cleanup than a moka pot in my experience.

[Rick Nebiolo]

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Rick, how much coffee are you making at a time?

If you only drink a cup or so at a time, the Aeropress is great and it works fine with crappy grinds (i.e. blade grinder). It is a lot less hassle and cleanup than a moka pot in my experience.

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I usually make a ten cup pot drinking about half that morning and warming it up a day later in the microwave (not good but I'm a little lazy). The evenings gf comes over I make a fresh pot and we go through it right away; she thinks it's the best coffee ever but I suspect she's buttering me up [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img].

The Aeropress gets great reviews on Amazon (with about 67 reviews which means they are probably legit) and is only $26 bucks. I'd like to cut down on caffeine so this sounds like a good bet.

Not sure you posted links already but there are demos on YouTube which sold me.

~ Rick

PS I was going to ask if this is sold in stores but found this link with a sub-link to B&M stores at the bottom. After going through about 500 stores I found one a few miles away (hint to Aerobie - alphabetize!).

Edit to eliminate more unnecessary rambling by me.

[Rick Nebiolo]

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Rick, how much coffee are you making at a time?

If you only drink a cup or so at a time, the Aeropress is great and it works fine with crappy grinds (i.e. blade grinder). It is a lot less hassle and cleanup than a moka pot in my experience.

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I got this a few days ago and so far I think it's great.

- Easy and even fun to use.

- Makes very good coffee (I add the hot water to make Americano). I won't over drink since I can make the right amount for one morning.

- Easy to clean.

- Cheap ($30)

- To get it a local B&M store found a nearby place that roasts its own beans. Bought a 1/4 pound for $3 [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Thanks for the suggestion. If I'm still using it after a year I really owe you.

~ Rick